Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …

The question around hydrogen as an option in the range of energy sources for available for passenger vehicles has always been a bit of a controversy. And with very few vehicles on Canadian roads running on hydrogen, it’s very hard to make a case for it. The consumer's ability to …

Korean vehicles quickly became associated with poor build quality and reliability when they launched in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, no one could have predicted at the time that a manufacturer like Hyundai would eventually stand out from the competition in those departments. Likewise, the idea that …

The Hyundai Palisade is completely redesigned for 2026, and two new models are joining the lineup. First, the adventure-oriented XRT Pro (all-inclusive price starting at $60,621) stands out with unique bumpers featuring tow hooks, improved approach and departure angles, increased ground clearance, plus an exclusive set of wheels and all-terrain …

If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …

New vehicle sales don't tell the whole story when it comes to assessing the value of auto companies, especially in the current economic climate with tariff pressures and the slowdown in electric vehicles. Consumer volatility is another issue. This week, Interbrand released its 2025 ranking of the world's most valuable …

The carbon tax may have been axed in most of Canada (Quebec still has one), but gas prices will keep rising in the future. In order to save money at the pump, many drivers are changing their habits on the road or turning to greener vehicles. On that note, we …

Five hybrid vehicles and four all-electric models have made it to U.S. magazine Wards Auto ’s latest ranking of the 10 best engines and propulsion systems. This means that, for the first time, only one conventional vehicle powered by a combustion engine is among the award winners. “Consumers are more …

Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …

Not all safety recalls are created equal. Some aim to fix arguably trivial problems. The reason we've decided to tell you about this one is that more than 330,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in Canada are affected. The guilty part? The horn. You see, it appears that water could enter …

Do you happen to own a Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5 ? Watch out: according to a new safety recall that’s just been issued, the fuel tank could melt and leak. More specifically, 5,616 Sonatas from 2020-2023 and 2,737 K5s from 2021-2024 are being recalled nationwide, all of them equipped …

Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show , the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2026 finalists. The winners will be crowned on January 14 at the opening of the North American …

What would freedom look like? That’s the question that led to the creation of Hyundai ’s latest concept, called Crater, which was unveiled today at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show . Designed not too far from there at the manufacturer's California technical center in Irvine, this compact off-road SUV …

Hyundai Canada has made some price adjustments to its 2026 models and at least one of them is now cheaper. Once again available in a single trim level (Preferred), the 2026 Kona Electric starts at an all-inclusive price of $46,966, which is down $2,500 compared to 2025. There are no …

Much to the chagrin of shoppers looking for a cheap new vehicle, the small urban crossover segment has shrunk, even more so since the Nissan Kicks became a true subcompact SUV and Kia recently discontinued the Soul . That leaves the Chevrolet Trax and Hyundai Venue . The latter is …

A fifth recall has just hit the latest-generation Hyundai Santa Fe , and this one is aimed at both 2024 and 2025 models . More than 135,000 units are affected in the U.S. and some 13,000 in Canada, but only those equipped with the turbocharged 2.5-litre engine and not the …